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Ghost: Criminal communication platform compromised, dismantled by international law enforcement

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Ghost: Criminal communication platform compromised, dismantled by international law enforcement 2024-09-18 at 15:16 By Zeljka Zorz Another encrypted communication platform used by criminals has been dismantled and its alleged mastermind arrested, the Australian Federal Police has announced on Tuesday. “AFP Operation Kraken charged a NSW man, aged 32, for creating and administering Ghost, a dedicated […]

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Spam With A Political Twist: Fraudsters Are Exploiting The Election Season

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Spam With A Political Twist: Fraudsters Are Exploiting The Election Season 2024-09-17 at 16:01 By The US election is less than 70 days away and threat actors are busy crafting malicious spam that uses candidate names and political themes as social engineering tools to convince recipients to open their emails. This article is an excerpt

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FBI, CISA Warn of Fake Voter Data Hacking Claims

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FBI, CISA Warn of Fake Voter Data Hacking Claims 2024-09-16 at 16:46 By Eduard Kovacs Hackers keep making claims about voter information compromise, but the US government says they’re just trying to sow distrust in the elections. The post FBI, CISA Warn of Fake Voter Data Hacking Claims appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Distributed Denial of Truth (DDoT): The Mechanics of Influence Operations and The Weaponization of Social Media

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Distributed Denial of Truth (DDoT): The Mechanics of Influence Operations and The Weaponization of Social Media 2024-09-13 at 16:01 By Jose Tozo With the US election on the horizon, it’s a good time to explore the concept of social media weaponization and its use in asymmetrically manipulating public opinion through bots, automation, AI, and shady

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UK Data Centers Gain Critical Infrastructure Status, Raising Green Belt Controversy

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UK Data Centers Gain Critical Infrastructure Status, Raising Green Belt Controversy 2024-09-13 at 15:01 By Kevin Townsend The designation of UK data centers as Critical National Infrastructure strengthens cyber defenses, but a proposed £3.75B data center on protected Green Belt land sparks debate. The post UK Data Centers Gain Critical Infrastructure Status, Raising Green Belt

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Top priorities for federal cybersecurity: Infrastructure, zero trust, and AI-driven defense

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Top priorities for federal cybersecurity: Infrastructure, zero trust, and AI-driven defense 2024-09-12 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security, Erica Banks, VP and a leader in Booz Allen’s civilian services business, discusses the Federal Cybersecurity Strategy’s role in safeguarding national assets. Banks outlines key areas for improvement, including funding, talent retention, and

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The AI Convention: Lofty Goals, Legal Loopholes, and National Security Caveats

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The AI Convention: Lofty Goals, Legal Loopholes, and National Security Caveats 2024-09-10 at 15:16 By Kevin Townsend Signed on September 5, 2024, the AI Convention is a laudable intent but suffers from the usual exclusions and exemptions necessary to satisfy multiple nations. The post The AI Convention: Lofty Goals, Legal Loopholes, and National Security Caveats

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US Gov Removing Four-Year-Degree Requirements for Cyber Jobs

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US Gov Removing Four-Year-Degree Requirements for Cyber Jobs 2024-09-06 at 20:31 By SecurityWeek News The US government will remove “unnecessary degree requirements” in favor of skills-based hiring to help fill 500,000 open cybersecurity jobs. The post US Gov Removing Four-Year-Degree Requirements for Cyber Jobs appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Cybersecurity Threat Briefing for Organizations Under the SOCI in Australia

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Cybersecurity Threat Briefing for Organizations Under the SOCI in Australia 2024-09-06 at 16:18 By Grant Hutchons The Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act in Australia mandates that organizations operating within critical infrastructure sectors implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect against an increasingly diverse and sophisticated range of cyber threats. This article is an excerpt from

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US Targets Russian Election Influence Operation With Charges, Sanctions, Domain Seizures

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US Targets Russian Election Influence Operation With Charges, Sanctions, Domain Seizures 2024-09-05 at 12:46 By Eduard Kovacs The US has cracked down on an influence operation sponsored by the Russian government, announcing charges, sanctions and domain seizures. The post US Targets Russian Election Influence Operation With Charges, Sanctions, Domain Seizures appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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White House Outlines Plan for Addressing BGP Vulnerabilities

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White House Outlines Plan for Addressing BGP Vulnerabilities 2024-09-04 at 13:46 By Eduard Kovacs The White House has released a roadmap for addressing internet routing (BGP) security issues, mainly through RPKI adoption. The post White House Outlines Plan for Addressing BGP Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed

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Protecting national interests: Balancing cybersecurity and operational realities

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Protecting national interests: Balancing cybersecurity and operational realities 2024-09-04 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated and targeting critical infrastructure, in this Help Net Security interview, David Ferbrache, managing director of Beyond Blue, discusses the current state of cybersecurity readiness and resilience. Ferbrache talks about the complexities of managing both traditional

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CMMC 2.0: A New Era of Cybersecurity for the Defense Industrial Base

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CMMC 2.0: A New Era of Cybersecurity for the Defense Industrial Base 2024-09-03 at 18:01 By The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of CMMC 2.0. This revamped approach aims to streamline compliance, reduce costs, and enhance the overall security posture of the defense industrial base (DIB). This article is

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Verkada to Pay $2.95 Million Over FTC Probe Into Security Camera Hacking

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Verkada to Pay $2.95 Million Over FTC Probe Into Security Camera Hacking 2024-09-03 at 15:31 By Ionut Arghire The FTC complaint alleges that Verkada’s failures allowed a hacker to access customers’ security cameras. The post Verkada to Pay $2.95 Million Over FTC Probe Into Security Camera Hacking appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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Midnight Blizzard delivered iOS, Chrome exploits via compromised government websites

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Midnight Blizzard delivered iOS, Chrome exploits via compromised government websites 2024-08-29 at 16:16 By Zeljka Zorz Suspected Russian hackers have been hitting iPhone and Android users visiting government websites with exploits first leveraged by commercial surveillance vendors, Google TAG researchers shared. The watering hole campaigns Between November 2023 and July 2024, threat actors have repeatedly

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How Lessons Learned From the 2016 Campaign Led US Officials to Be More Open About Iran Hack

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How Lessons Learned From the 2016 Campaign Led US Officials to Be More Open About Iran Hack 2024-08-28 at 14:01 By Associated Press The lessons learned from the 2016 election hacking made US officials more open about the recent Iranian hack targeting presidential campaigns. The post How Lessons Learned From the 2016 Campaign Led US

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US, Allies Release Guidance on Event Logging and Threat Detection

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US, Allies Release Guidance on Event Logging and Threat Detection 2024-08-23 at 15:01 By Ionut Arghire Government agencies in the US and allied countries have released guidance on how organizations can define a baseline for event logging best practices. The post US, Allies Release Guidance on Event Logging and Threat Detection appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Trustwave Government Solutions Attains StateRAMP Authorization Status

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Trustwave Government Solutions Attains StateRAMP Authorization Status 2024-08-20 at 16:01 By Trustwave Government Solutions (TGS) has attained authorized status by the State Risk and Authorization Management Program (StateRAMP) for its Government Fusion platform. This article is an excerpt from Trustwave Blog View Original Source React to this headline:

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CISA to Get New $524 Million Headquarters in DC, Backed by Inflation Reduction Act Funding

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CISA to Get New $524 Million Headquarters in DC, Backed by Inflation Reduction Act Funding 2024-08-20 at 14:16 By Eduard Kovacs Clark Construction has been tasked with building the 630,000 square foot sustainable state-of-the-art facility for CISA. The post CISA to Get New $524 Million Headquarters in DC, Backed by Inflation Reduction Act Funding appeared

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US Lawmakers Want Investigation Into TP-Link Over Chinese Hacking Fears

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US Lawmakers Want Investigation Into TP-Link Over Chinese Hacking Fears 2024-08-19 at 16:46 By Eduard Kovacs Lawmakers want TP-Link to be investigated by the Department of Commerce over concerns that its routers can be easily hacked to infiltrate US systems. The post US Lawmakers Want Investigation Into TP-Link Over Chinese Hacking Fears appeared first on

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